New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-25

Inc proposal Of u rallfOdu company 10 ap-
propriate for its use a part of two Of tho
city parks is cool, to say the least. The Park
Commissioners have very properly announced
their determination to oppose any such lnva-
sion of the city's recreation grounds. In the
light of the injury done Battery Park by the
elevated roads the city will be fortunate if
the Park Commissioners adhere to their pres
ent position on this question. The parks
must be kept inviolate for the use Of the
people.
The policemen who yesterday arrested Dim
neen, member of one of the murderous gangs
that infeSt the city, would have been justified
in returning the fire from his revolver AS it
was Dinncen escaped unhurt while two
officers were shot by him, one Of whom will
probably die. The prompt punishment of this
reckless rufiian, who glorics in his shame,
would have good effect. Unfortunately the
laws delay will probably save him from the
Punishment he deserves for long time tOl
come. But this ought to be warning TO the
police that they cannot afford to permit these
gangs to exist.
Mr.. John X. COwen, of Baltimore, is re-
former who does not pin his faith to promises.
He has for long time been trying to bring
about a reform in the Democratic party, to
which he belongs, but further than sending
number of its minor lights to the peniten-
tiary for election frauds he has not met with
success. Tho leaders who concocted those
frauds are still at the head of the party, dis
IcnsinG patronage by the favor of President
Cleveland. Mr.. Cowen and his Democratic
followers have become disguised, and yeSter-
day they announced their determination TO-
support the Republican State ticket. As tho
Republicans have put an excellent ticket in the
field. this will add an element of enthusiasm
which may bring them success AT the same
time the election machinery is still in tho
hands of those same ballot-boX suffers.
Mayor Hewitt has sound ideas ON the ques
ton of recognizing the city government. The
Park and Public Works departments and that
of Charities and Correction arc all in need OF
reform in that respect. The care Of the parks
is enough work for one board. 1t is absurd
u divide the control Of the sewers, pavements.
etc, between the Park and Public Works do.
partments, and yet Commissioner Newton has
too much work on his hands now. The sug-
gestion that the State should take care OF all
the insane meets with the Mayors approval
and is an eminently proper one The injustice
of the city paying the entire expense of car
ing for its own insane, and in addition one
half the cost of maintaining the insane of other
counties is SO palpablo that no ono can dis
pute it. There ought to be no dificulty in
getting needed legislation in, regard to these
matters from the next Legislature.
The voters in this State will be favored
this year with an abundance Of platforms and
tickets from which to make choice of State
officers. The National Reform party is the
latest organization to call State Convention.
As the leader In this movement was the nom.
inee OF the Prohibitionists for Secretary OF
State two years ago. he will probably cdme
IN for the denunciation of that organization.